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MSUDPPS welcomes Maria Vilayil as their new police social worker

Maggie George

October 3, 2022

The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety recently welcomed Maria Valayil as their new full time police social worker. The police social worker accompanies officers on welfare checks and follows up on incidents that may indicate an individual in the MSU community is struggling with their mental health. Valayil’s role will shift the department towards a structure in which police officers and social workers can work together in responding to mental health emergencies.

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Horrocks Farmers Market hosts Oktoberfest celebration

Wendy Guzman

October 3, 2022

Outside at Horrocks' beer garden, lines of attendees queued up to try the Oktoberfest beer selection and Michigan beer brats.

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The battle that never ends: STEM pressure and the different ways it manifests

Wajeeha Kamal

October 3, 2022

Months after Bevill told her parents her decision to change her career track, her mom would continue sending her resource links meant for pre-med students.

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More Than Vintage hosts first-ever Vintage Fest

Bella Johnson

October 2, 2022

The event saw many people from the area come to shop, eat and enjoy music on a closed-off portion of Division Street.

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March For Our Lives joins Michigan politicians to discuss midterm voting

Jaden Beard

October 2, 2022

March For Our Lives, featuring co-founder David Hogg held a rally at the Michigan Capitol Building to discuss what is at stake for young voters this November. 

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Amidst a polling lag, Michigan Republicans look for a boost from Trump

Lily Guiney

October 2, 2022

Ahead of November's midterm elections, Trump has maintained his status as a critical endorsement for Republican candidates across the country.

CITY

High-profile conservative figures arrive in Warren ahead of Trump speech

Lily Guiney

October 1, 2022

The Warren rally is the latest in a string of appearances made by Trump to support GOP candidates around the country, many of whom are running for state-level offices.

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'It’s crunch time': Michigan student voting summit braces organizers for midterm election

Lily Guiney

October 1, 2022

College students from around the state gathered at the Kellogg Center at MSU on Friday fort the fifth annual Michigan Student Voting Summit, where they attended seminars and workshops all geared towards one thing: maximizing voter turnout amongst young people.

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Often overlooked, MSU physics and astronomy offer plenty to undergraduates

Maggie George

September 30, 2022

MSU's astronomy department is an exciting source of developing research. Their resources such as the campus observatory and SOAR telescope in Chile make them stand out as a program. Above all else, their desire to understand the universe before them connects and motivates them.

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Inconsistent messaging led to Title IX compliance failure at heart of issue with Stanley, board

Wendy Guzman

September 30, 2022

Members of the Board of Trustees have reviewed the relevant Title IX reports for the fiscal year 2021, allowing Stanley to re-certify the contested report to the state. Here's what went wrong in the process.

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Sparrow report shows decrease in drug-related deaths in local counties

Dipika Rao

September 30, 2022

 Sparrow Forensic Pathology has released its 2022 quarterly report involving drug-related deaths. They found that “total drug‐related deaths decreased by 33% (20 fewer).”

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Stanley's contract remains in discussion with board

Wendy Guzman

September 29, 2022

"I know the uncertainty has been frustrating to many, but please know I will share more information when I am able," Stanley said in the email.

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Go Green: MSU starts transition to emission-free vehicles

Bella Johnson

September 29, 2022

The university plans to expand its fleet made up of sedans, minivans and light-duty pickup trucks to 369 electric vehicles by the end of the decade. MSU also increased its number of private charging stations to 50 for the possibility of university electric vehicle expansion. 

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‘You need to know a little bit of almost everything’: Navigating the different disciplines of engineering

Vivian Barrett

September 29, 2022

With so many paths and focuses, what does it mean to be an engineer?

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MSU professor involved in NASA’s DART mission explains science behind historic event

Amalia Medina

September 29, 2022

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test successfully impacted a non-threatening asteroid in space this past Monday in the first-ever attempt to deflect an asteroid using kinetic impact. Here's how one MSU professor helped that happen. 

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Diving deeper: STEM students reflect on undergraduate research experiences

Amalia Medina

September 29, 2022

“It's been beneficial to me because the concepts that I'm applying in the lab have actually been talked about in my classes,” biochemistry and molecular biology senior Darla Martinez said.

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Community members debate area policing in listening session

Wajeeha Kamal

September 29, 2022

“Yes, my interactions are anecdotal, but my interactions are not alone,” a community member said. “For me, as a Black man going into East Lansing area, I don't feel safe. If I see an officer, I do tense up.” 

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CATA no longer stopping at Frandor Shopping Center over owner's 'safety concerns'

Wajeeha Kamal

September 28, 2022

Patrick Corr, who manages Frandor, said tenants, employees and customers have expressed safety concerns, and some business owners have considered relocating their stores and some workers are considering job changes due to various incidents.

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Professors who wrote letter call out board's "reprehensible" behavior

Jack Armstrong

September 27, 2022

“It's just not the way the board is supposed to behave,” Professor Victor DiRita said. 

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Minorities in STEM: stereotypes, obstacles, success stories

Ashley Zhou  and  Dipika Rao

September 27, 2022

"I don’t want to be discriminated against because I’m different from the majority of people in the field I’m going into,” animal science sophomore Sophia Yabut said. “I just want to have the same opportunities that a white person would have.”